- Tesla facilities across the U.S., including showrooms and charging stations, have faced a series of attacks involving Molotov cocktails, arson, and graffiti, amid Elon Musk’s increasing political involvement as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump.
- A notable incident involved a 40-year-old woman in Colorado accused of vandalizing a Tesla dealership five times, including hurling Molotov cocktails and spray-painting “nazi cars,” with police linking the attacks to Musk’s political actions and controversial statements.
- The violence has coincided with a significant drop in Musk’s net worth—over $100 billion since mid-December 2024—driven by a Tesla stock sell-off, raising concerns among investors and analysts about the impact on the company’s brand and sales.
- President Trump and Republican lawmakers have labeled the attacks as “domestic terrorism,” with calls for federal investigations, while Musk has publicly condemned the vandalism, distinguishing it from free speech. Read More
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